EMDR Therapist

Cove Forge Behavioral Health Center; Williamsburg (Blair County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 Sign On Bonus

Job summary

Cove Forge Behavioral Health System in Williamsburg, PA seeks an EMDR Therapist to join our dedicated team and provide life-changing care to adults with trauma and behavioral health challenges.

You will assess and diagnose, deliver therapy, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and adapt treatment plans for inpatient or outpatient settings. We offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• EMDR training and experience required.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Commitment to client-centered, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning and coordinate any needed services, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services per facility/professional standards.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services.
• May provide services in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• May perform case management, discharge or aftercare planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward patients and address concerns to ensure safety.

Skills

EMDR therapy expertise

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Evidence-based care

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services

Job description

$2,500 Sign On Bonus!

Transform Lives at Cove Forge Behavioral Health!

Are you passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma and behavioral health challenges? Cove Forge Behavioral Health System is seeking a skilled EMDR Therapist to join our dedicated team and provide life‑changing care.

What You’ll Do

• Assess, diagnose, and deliver clinical services for individuals with behavioral health disorders.
• Utilize EMDR therapy techniques to support recovery and emotional well‑being.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans.

About Cove Forge

Nestled in the serene woods and mountains of Williamsburg, PA, Cove Forge Behavioral Health System has been a trusted residential treatment center for over 30 years. We specialize in helping adults overcome substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health conditions, guiding them toward lifelong sobriety.

Our mission is to set the standard of excellence in addiction treatment. We value:

• Clinical Excellence
• Integrity
• Open Communication
• Teamwork
• Mutual Respect
• Passion for Helping Others

Qualifications

• Licensed or license‑eligible mental health professional.
• EMDR training and experience required.
• Strong commitment to evidence‑based care and client‑centered treatment.

Essential Functions

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude toward customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment irrespective of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.